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The Third Empire - Chapter 716

Published at 19th of October 2021 11:46:52 AM


Chapter 716: 716

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Britain is an old country, including the weapon of tank, which was first invented by Britain. However, it took a short time to take out the tank alone.

So far, Britain has formed less than ten independent armored regiments. The Middle East Corps has formed one alone, which is now the 6th Royal Armored Regiment.

(I remember reading the information before that Britain has a Royal Air Force and a Royal Navy, but there is no royal army, because the Marines have rebelled. Although they did not directly send the king to the guillotine like France, they also annoyed the British royal family, that is, they refused to give the title of emperor in front of the army?)

After receiving the order, they didn't hesitate too much. Half an hour later, they set out.

Wearing a black beret and a black one-piece suit, this is the unique uniform of the British tank force.

During World War I, most soldiers' uniforms and equipment were not suitable for use in tanks. In particular, the observation hole on the tank is actually very narrow, so it must always be close to observation in order to obtain a limited field of vision. Therefore, many headwear are high and completely mismatched.

Until later, they experimented with the Berets of the 70th mountain regiment and found that they were good. They didn't have a brim, so they wouldn't block their sight. At the same time, black is dirt resistant and will not show oil stains.

This one-piece suit was only popularized in almost 35 years. Up to now, it has been a common uniform for tank forces.

Now, the tankers of the Royal 6th tank regiment, dressed in black, rode out quickly in their own Crusader cruising tanks.

The "nafield free" V-type 12 cylinder aeroengine at the tail emits a roar, and black smoke continues to emerge with the advance of the tank.

This engine, originally used in aviation, is now equipped inside the tank. In order to prolong its service life, the maximum power is adjusted from 400 HP to 340 HP. Even so, its unit power has reached 17.3 HP / T, which is quite good, and has become a guarantee for the good mobility of the "Crusader" tank.

Unfortunately, aeroengines focus on high power, while tanks need high torque, so don't look at the data on the book of this engine. It's not suitable for practical use.

For example, the start of the tank is not fast. With the burnt smell of the clutch, the tank can complete the action of starting and accelerating. However, once it soars, it will be very refreshing.

With the ups and downs of the terrain, the tank was constantly bumping. In the narrow turret, Captain Crowley exposed his body and looked into the distance with a telescope.

In history, when Crusader tanks were just developed, the layout of five person system was very reasonable. However, after improvement, they became three person system.

The biggest reason, of course, is to replace the new gun, replacing the 40mm 2-pound gun with the 57mm 6-pound gun, which increases the firepower and makes the interior of the turret crowded. The designer's plan is to reduce personnel.

The five person system has become a three person system. That's enough.

The interior space is not very spacious, but there are fewer hands.

The whole tank is earthy yellow, which is very similar to the color of the terrain here. This is also a scheme for them to hide themselves in the desert.

The task this time is very arduous, because the opponent is the main tank of Germany, Panther 3. It is said that the front of this kind of tank needs at least a 100 mm tank gun to break through!

Therefore, they can only play side and back, which requires their proper tactics.

They're going to go around behind the Germans and attack from behind each other! Moreover, we must succeed at one stroke!

If the only advantage is their mobility, the most important thing for ocean cruising tanks is mobility. Their tanks can easily soar to a speed of 65 kilometers per hour in the desert!

The speed limiter of each tank has been adjusted by them. Now, they are the runners in the desert!

The sun gradually fell to the West. According to the plan, they will break into the German side at dusk. At this time, the German defense should be the weakest.

Telescope, constantly looking in the field, suddenly, Crowley's telescope, fixed to a small vehicle a kilometer away!

That's a wheeled armored vehicle, a German reconnaissance force!

"Damn it, the German scouts found it!" Crowley shouted on the radio, "company 3, send out two tanks, catch up with the reconnaissance car and kill him!"

Now, he only expects that there is no radio station in the other party's reconnaissance car, otherwise, his side may return empty handed this time. If the Germans are prepared and his side goes to sneak attack again, he will fall into the German trap.

Even if the Germans are on guard, they can't succeed in their own sneak attack! Looking at the small 57mm tank gun in front of his tank turret, Crowley was speechless. Other German tanks began to install 88mm tank guns. What are your technicians doing?

Here, no vehicle can run past the cruising tank! Not even German wheeled armored reconnaissance vehicles!

Two cruising tanks quickly separated from the queue and rushed towards the wheeled reconnaissance vehicle over there.

There is no problem with two tanks against one wheeled armored vehicle.

The engine of the tank was roaring. After the speed governor was adjusted, the engine speed was higher, which made the track move faster. The two ocean cruising tanks were cruising on the earth like cheetahs.

Here, the German armored reconnaissance vehicle didn't turn around and leave!

At the beginning, the equipment of German armored forces was not comprehensive, and the reconnaissance forces mainly used three wheeled motorcycles. Later, with the rapid development of off-road heavy trucks in Germany, standardized chassis was established, and all kinds of vehicles can be manufactured in large quantities with low cost.

The current armored reconnaissance vehicle uses the four-axis all wheel drive mode. If it runs, it is not slower than the ocean cruising tank. The terrain here is more like a plain and a stage for wheeled vehicles. Only in muddy places can it show the superiority of the track.

But they don't want to run.

If the British tanks came to a large area, they had to run, but now, only two came! This made the German scouts in the Reconnaissance Car eager to try.

"Kill him!" Commander Locke shouted as he climbed into the turret in the middle and began to operate the 40mm boforth anti tank gun on the turret.

At the beginning, the German hand-held machine had poor performance, which made the German senior management quite dissatisfied. This automatic anti-aircraft gun from Sweden was introduced, and now it has blossomed and bear fruit.

The Navy's warships and air defense in important places on the ground deployed a large number of 40mm anti-aircraft guns. At the same time, after deformation, they were also installed on attack aircraft in the air and combat vehicles on the ground.

The captain's eyes were fixed on the sight. The first Crusader tank was getting closer and closer!

"Fire!" Locke shouted and stepped on the launcher. In an instant, a smoke of gunpowder came out at the muzzle, and 40 mm armor piercing bullets flew over!

Yes, this 40mm anti tank gun almost copied the structure of the original anti-aircraft gun. It fired repeatedly!




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